The compensation negotiation question has remained a top dreaded interview question for executives and non-executives alike. Demand too much and you could price yourself out of consideration, but asking for too little can be damaging to your career trajectory for years to come. The best way to handle the question is to attempt to get the interviewer to state a salary range first. Failing that, you could quote your research on what the average pay is for someone in that role in that location, or consult salary comparison websites and quote your findings in your answer. Make sure that you have clearly thought about your cost of living, the cost of a potential move and other additional costs to make sure that the career move would be worthwhile.